In-N-Out bans mask wearing for employees in some states
In-N-Out employees in five US states will no longer be allowed to wear masks as part of new company guidelines that "emphasize the importance of customer service," notably showing their smiles, according to a new policy issued by the fast food chain.
2023-07-18 23:19
Top economists urge bolder action on 'crisis of extreme inequality'
More than 230 economists and political leaders have called on the United Nations and the World Bank to do more to tackle the widening gap between the rich and poor around the world, a problem they say many governments are ignoring.
2023-07-18 20:20
US startups are having a bad year. Relief isn't coming
US stocks are climbing and second quarter corporate earnings are coming in strong (so far, at least). Investors on Wall Street are optimistic.
2023-07-18 19:51
Tesla directors will return $735 million to company to settle shareholder suit
Tesla directors will return $735 million to the company to settle claims they grossly overpaid themselves in one of the largest shareholder settlements of its kind, according to a Monday filing in a Delaware court.
2023-07-18 19:22
Fund Beating Nearly All Peers Dumps Korean EV Stocks, Buys Chips
A South Korean fund whose bets on stocks tied to electric vehicles helped it outperform most of its
2023-07-18 11:50
US sues 'consent farm' operator for 'massive' telemarketing deception
By Jonathan Stempel The U.S. government on Monday sued a New York-based company for allegedly operating a so-called
2023-07-18 05:21
Chip CEOs to Meet Brainard, Sullivan Over China Restrictions
National Economic Council Director Lael Brainard and National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan are joining a White House meeting
2023-07-18 03:52
Despite shakeup at the Fed, a rate hike in September is likely
Some Federal Reserve officials are already advocating for two consecutive rate hikes starting this month to ensure inflation's defeat, but will their sway hold amid a shakeup at the Fed committee that decides interest rates?
2023-07-18 02:47
Tesla directors settle lawsuit over compensation for $735 million
By Tom Hals WILMINGTON, Delaware (Reuters) -Tesla Inc's directors agreed to settle a shareholder lawsuit challenging their compensation by returning
2023-07-18 01:19
Bulls and bears are locked in a battle for Wall Street
Bulls and bears have always engaged in battle on Wall Street. But the divide between so-called "bulls" and "bears" — optimistic investors who forecast rising stock prices and pessimistic investors who expect declining stock prices — is growing wider.
2023-07-17 19:21
Nigeria's so-called tax collectors: Menacing and mafia-like
The tax system is opaque - and abused, with politicians and private citizens lining their pockets.
2023-07-17 08:15
China’s Limits on Chip Metals Are Self-Defeating, Sullivan Says
China will only harm itself with planned restrictions on the export of two key metals in the semiconductor,
2023-07-16 22:16